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They are Wa-Palung sub-group of the main Mon-Khmer group. They are usually
found on the hills around Kyainge Tong in the Eastern Shan State. The Eng are a
small minority among the neighbouring Akha, Lahu and Gon Shans of thatarea.
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They tie their hair in a knot and wear black or dark coloured clothes. They are
one of the rare minorities of the Shan State and they had never been invited to
the Union Day celebrations.
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Some literature on the Eng was in existence since about 30 years but no
photographic proof was available until about a year back. Eng do not seem to
have any developed economy and are one of the least developed minorities and
slowly disappearing like the Lu, Lam and Yo.
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Necessary steps should be taken in time to record and document these vanishing
minorities otherwise nothing would be left of them in 3-4 years time.
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| The Engs pose for a group photo |
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| The Eng shaman with his wife |
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